Original subtitles

♪The spring breeze blows through the world♪

♪Blowing across the willow bank and the peach blossoms are brilliant♪

♪The legend spreads♪

♪There is always an amazing heartbeat♪

♪Who picks up the pen and writes that it's not too late to meet♪

♪Looking back to see someone smiling happily♪

♪Adding a touch of intensity to the depth of love♪

♪Being with you in the world of mortals♪

♪Whether it is a hustle or plain life♪

♪There will be no regrets in my life♪

♪See you in the next hundred years♪

♪Don't forget the current youth♪

♪I wish to stay and live up to the passing years♪

♪Every morning and every night we are together♪

♪It turned out we've known each other since the beginning♪

♪A thought at a certain moment♪

♪He sent me a thousand words♪

♪She left a story♪

♪The sound of guqin is like water and the shadow of the light is like a dream♪

♪Everything is tactful♪

♪Looking at the scenery and mountains with you♪

♪The rest of my life will last in perfection♪

♪Wait until the spring breeze blows♪

♪That's when I know your deepest love, and I'll miss♪

(Imperial College)

=A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College=

=Episode 28=

Qi,

you're still holding this pouch?

Why don't I keep it for you?

It belongs to Deputy Chief.

He's no longer here.

Why do you still keep this pouch?

I'll be with you after this anyway.

Give it to me.

Physician,

how serious is Sang Qi's illness?

Apart from anxiousness,

from her pulse,

there's a sign of toxin invading her body.

Young Master.

How did it go?

Young Master, I was incompetent.

We've dealt with Yan San Lang.

But the injured Yan Yun Zhi fell off the cliff.

No trace has been found so far.

I only found this.

This is the pouch he carries with him at all times.

Jing Mu,

bring me the white porcelain bottle

Qian Jiu left.

But I love her just the way she is.

This is the Sang Qi that I like.

My heart belongs to Yan Yun Zhi alone.

(Double Happiness)

Take this pouch

to the cliff where Yan Yun Zhi fell off.

Don't hide it too well.

Make sure Qi finds it.

Young Master,

this is Qian Jiu's...

I know.

Do as I say.

Young Master, Miss Sang's illness...

From the symptoms,

it is exactly as Qian Jiu described.

I remember she said

that this prescription is a slow poison.

Even if she doesn't take the antidote,

she will show no symptoms of poisoning within three months.

Why did Miss Sang...

It's because she misses Yan Yun Zhi too much!

She kept the pouch with her at all times.

That's why the poison is developing so quickly.

If that's the case,

then why didn't you remove the pouch, Young Master?

I tried to take it from her just now,

and she clung to it firmly

without the slightest hesitation.

Besides,

what difference would it make?

She is no longer

the Sang Qi that I know.

But are we just going to let Miss Sang's condition worsen?

Qi made her choice.

Let's leave things the way they are.

If I can't have her,

Yan Yun Zhi can't have her either.

No matter what, I will definitely be the one

to remain by her side.

Tell them

to continue the search for Yan Yun Zhi.

I want to see him dead or alive.

He knows too much.

If we don't get rid of him,

we'll have trouble dealing with him in the future.

Understood.

(Jianshan Pavilion)

Lan,

don't keep sighing.

My wine has turned cold.

Come on.

Smile.

Come on, smile.

You're optimistic indeed, Brother.

Yun Zhi is missing, and we don't know if he's alive or dead.

All those charges are against him now.

How could I possibly smile at a time like this?

I heard Aunt and Uncle went to see His Majesty

and clarified

that you had nothing to do with Qi Lang.

They also requested to call off the engagement.

Is that true?

Well, I guess you can't smile after all of that.

We're already at a time like this.

And you're still making fun of me, Brother?

I was just trying to cheer you up

because you looked so down.

Brother,

aren't you worried about him at all?

What's the use of worrying?

Sang Qi has already fallen ill.

And you're obsessed.

But I don't see Yan Yun Zhi showing up.

All things happen according to heaven's will.

Just leave everything to fate.

Take care now.

(Pastry)

This looks great.

Yes, it smells so good.

Yes. It's almost ready.

(Luofu Inn)

I'll be leaving now.

Take care.

It's so cold today.

Young Lady, it's going to be winter soon.

Indeed.

The Lantern Festival is just around the corner.

Young Lady, are you thinking

of the time Deputy Chief Yan played guqin for you again?

I remember he came down from the sky

dressed in white that day

and saved you.

It's no wonder you remember that day so well.

But it has been so long,

and we still haven't heard anything about him.

Young Lady, be careful.

Why don't we go back to your room first?

The physician said that you've gotten much better,

but I think your health has gotten frailer.

It's fine.

I have to get some fresh air.

Otherwise, I would be bored to death.

Qi.

Yan Xiao Lang, why are you here?

Go on. I can handle this on my own.

Young Lady, how can I possibly leave you alone?

I came to see you, Qi.

Have you found Deputy Chief?

I'll be direct.

You had been ill, so I didn't tell you this.

Zhuo Wen Yuan replaced Yan Yun Zhi

as the Deputy Chief of the Imperial College.

He took over the authority and made drastic changes.

The Imperial College is no longer what it used to be.

(Agarwood) And I heard

he removed you from your manager position

on the grounds of inappropriateness.

Young Lady.

What?

Lian Pian, help me get dressed.

And prepare the horse carriage.

Young Lady, you're in no state to go outside right now!

Get the carriage ready.

(Imperial College)

Halt. Do you have a visiting card?

Visiting card?

The Imperial College's visiting card.

This is an important place.

We can't just simply let anyone in.

That's strange.

I've been coming to the Imperial College for more than a year.

But I've never heard of a visiting card.

If you don't have one, leave.

Don't waste my time!

Go on! Leave!

Guo Cheng.

Sang Qi?

Weren't you removed from your position?

Why did you still come here?

Oh, right. Have you been recovering well?

I came to ask about this.

I came as soon as I felt better.

What is going on here?

Why aren't they letting others in?

It's as if this place is a court right now.

They even have guards.

Oh, don't even bring it up.

Zhuo Wen Yuan set these rules up

when you were sick.

He says he is doing this to avoid suspicious people from entering,

but in fact, he would only give those cards

to a select few.

And he even chased some other students out too.

Isn't he being outrageous?

What exactly is he trying to do?

He did way more than that.

He abolished all the new rules

you and Deputy Chief established as well.

The students and scholars are furious, but none of us dares to speak up.

Ever since Zhuo Wen Yuan took charge,

the Imperial College has become stricter and more narrow-minded.

They placed requirements on one's background and status.

The rich could do whatever they want to.

The Imperial College has essentially

become a college for rich people and nobilities.

Ridiculous.

Is Zhuo Wen Yuan inside?

I'll go and see him.

I think he is inside Deputy Chief Yan's study.

Why are you back again?

What?

Are you going to force your way in?

Yes. I plan on doing just that.

Stop!

Go!

(Imperial College) Stop!

- Hurry! - How dare you!

(Imperial College)

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

Qi, why are you here?

What exactly are you trying to do?

Let's sit down and talk.

We can talk right here.

Are you referring to the matter of me removing your position, Qi?

That's one of them.

There's another matter.

Deputy Chief and I worked so hard to get rid of this mindset.

Why did you restore the old system that valued students' backgrounds and statuses?

Look.

You know Yan Yun Zhi did all this too.

That is why

I made this decision.

Yan Yun Zhi has infiltrated the Imperial College for many years.

We can't be sure of his intentions

and why he got rid

of the status requirement.

For safety,

I abolished all of them.

His Majesty

approved this as well.

What for?

What else could he gain from opening Imperial College to everyone?

Zhuo Wen Yuan,

he did it because it was my brother's dying wish.

Even if that is Yu's dying wish,

Yan Yun Zhi was the one who told you that.

You can't guarantee that isn't a lie he told you either.

Then, tell me.

How can I make you stop doing this?

The Lantern Festival is around the corner.

If you're willing to keep me company,

my mood might change,

and I might reconsider it.

All right. You have a deal.

Then, for the upcoming days...

Do what you want.

As long as you keep my brother's final wish.

All right.

Deal.

(Imperial College)

Qi.

The rumors are all over the city right now.

Do you still believe in Yan Yun Zhi?

Lan,

why should I not believe in him?

Qi.

I won't hide this from you any longer.

I held a grudge

against you once.

After all, I grew up longing for a life

where I would serve my husband and take care of our children.

And I have always considered Yun Zhi my ideal husband.

Your appearance ruined all of that.

But thinking back on it,

I realized why I could never win against you.

Because you and he have faced life and death together.

You are dependent on each other.

To be very honest,

if it had been me,

I might not be able

to go through all of this

and be together with Yan Yun Zhi.

Sang Qi, I do envy you.

You dare to love and hate. You dare to do what you want.

Even in the face of all those obstacles.

But I...

I may hold the title of the first bluestocking in Bianjing,

but I am

just an ordinary woman.

Lan.

You shouldn't think that of yourself.

It's a choice to live life the way I do.

It's also a choice to live life the way you do.

As long as you are content with that lifestyle,

it doesn't matter.

There is no such thing as a better or worse way of life.

I believe that someday,

you'll meet someone who loves you

with all his heart as well.

Thank you for your words of blessing.

Qi.

I know things have been hard

for you recently.

If there's anything I can help you with,

let me know.

I'll do my best to help.

Thank you, Lan.

- Great!

Look, kites.

Do you see one that you like? I'll buy it for you.

- Great!

- Amazing! - Wonderful!

- Great!

Take a look.

- Great!

(Juyaxuan Teahouse)

Great!

Qi, is there one to your liking?

Not really.

I just wanted to take a look.

I'll take that one, Mister.

- Great!

- Give us another! - Show us another!

All right.

Qi?

Qi!

- Great!

Amazing!

Qi!

How skillful.

Indeed.

Deputy Chief...

Don't call me that.

I suppose I'll be calling you "Madam Zhuo" soon.

Deputy Chief, listen...

I never expected

that you would be such a heartless woman.

You and I were engaged.

Yet, you're going to marry Zhuo Wen Yuan

while I might have been dying out there.

I...

What?

You left the Imperial College.

You don't need me anymore after you got the position

of the Manager of the Archive and gained both fame and success?

Deputy Chief...

You sure put up a great act.

Let me tell you this.

I will never forgive you!

Yan Yun Zhi!

Don't come any closer!

Let go of Sang Qi.

Let go of her.

You won't be able to escape anymore.

Surrender now.

What a clever way to trap me there.

So you remember what I taught you after all.

Wait!

Don't move.

Don't hurt Sang Qi.

Don't move!

Zhuo Wen Yuan, your affections run deep indeed.

But as someone who experienced betrayal,

I have a few words of caution for you.

I don't want anything to do

with such a heartless woman ever again.

I suggest

you consider it well.

Qi!

Qi, are you all right?

He still doesn't believe me...

You're back.

Qi.

Qi...

Deputy Chief Yan.

Yes.

Taking advantage of the situation.

You were quite bold out there, weren't you?

I wasn't. I wouldn't dare.

It just happened. Have you forgotten already?

I recall you said something about promiscuity?

Something about ungratefulness? Heartless?

Shameless?

That's... impossible!

I would never say such...

Dare you talk back?

I...

You shoved me away so harshly.

Weren't you worried that I might get hurt?

How are you going to explain that?

Qi...

I'm sorry, it was my fault.

I didn't control my force.

I almost hurt you.

You hurt my heart.

Yes, I hurt your heart.

But I couldn't help it.

My heart hurt

when I said those things

and shoved you away too.

It felt hurt here.

You've certainly gotten a lot sweeter with your words.

But I wonder if you truly mean them.

Of course, I do.

Qi.

But...

Your ability to provoke others has certainly improved as well.

So, are you finding fault with me now?

Well, if you do,

my father shouldn't have saved you back then.

Master, we've been out here all day.

We should go back soon.

I've been terribly worried,

so I wanted to get some fresh air.

Don't tell me you even want to stop me from this.

Well, I can't do that.

But if you stay out here any longer,

I'm sure Young Lady will be worried.

You're just tired from all the walking.

Yet, you're using her as an excuse.

But I haven't found a single clue yet.

If only someone

who knew everything that had happened

would just fall from the sky.

Master.

Look. There's someone over there.

Get him up.

Master, he's Deputy Chief Yan.

It looks like that person doesn't have to fall from the sky.

He could come from the river as well.

What shall we do now, Master?

Save him, of course!

Someone!

(You always seek your brother when you're in trouble.)

(Couldn't you come to me instead?)

Deputy Chief?

Why would Deputy Chief be in my brother's room...

I must be hallucinating.

How would he...

It doesn't make sense.

But I am here indeed.

Qi, I'm injured.

Where are you hurt?

Shouldn't you run into my arms

and hug me at a time like this?

Why did you hit me?

You didn't tell me anything.

You had me worried for nothing for so long.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for making you worried.

Qi, my injuries are on my back.

You didn't tell me anything.

After you left the city, I couldn't find you at all.

And when you came back, you were suddenly a wanted criminal.

Just when I was thinking about you,

you suddenly showed up in my brother's room.

You gave me a great shock

when you came out of there.

Well, I had no other choice back then.

I didn't have time to tell you.

I've told you

everything now, haven't I?

Well, you can't hide anything from me anymore.

You have to tell me everything.

Coming!

Official Zhuo.

Master, Official Zhuo is here.

Well, isn't this Zhuo?

What brings you here?

I thought you had been busy

climbing the ladders.

I never expected

that you would have time to visit me.

That's too courteous, Grand Commandant Sang.

No matter how busy I am,

I wouldn't forget about you and Sang Qi.

I will definitely visit often.

Well, I certainly doubt that you brought these men with you

just to visit me.

You're a clever man indeed, Grand Commandant Sang.

Sang Qi and I ran into

Yan Yun Zhi earlier.

Hold on.

You said you found Yan Yun Zhi?

Not just that.

He tried to kidnap Sang Qi too.

He almost got her hurt.

Is this true?

Absolutely.

I brought these men here

in case Yan Yun Zhi

refuses to give up

and comes here to disturb Sang Qi again.

Yan Yun Zhi is a wanted fugitive right now.

What if he acts out of desperation?

What?

Do you think I, as the Grand Commandant,

can't even protect

my daughter and my residence?

Of course, we trust you, Grand Commandant Sang.

But we came on His Majesty's orders.

You won't disobey His Majesty's orders now, will you?

(Royal Decree)

Young Lady, bad news!

Mr. Zhuo brought his men here.

He said he would have them guard you.

Zhuo Wen Yuan?

Mr. Zhuo.

Mr. Zhuo, Young Lady is sleeping now.

Mr. Zhuo.

Qi.

Why are you here?

I'm already in bed.

It's inconvenient for me to come out and see you.

It's nothing.

We ran into Yan Yun Zhi earlier, didn't we?

I'm worried he will come back.

So I've asked my men to guard you.

I'm fine. Don't worry.

It's all right.

I came on His Majesty's orders.

Rest well.

All right. Thank you.

Mr. Zhuo!

Mr. Zhuo, Young Lady already went to bed.

Young Lady...

What is going on?

Nothing.

I heard a noise coming from inside your room.

So I came inside to take a look.

I haven't moved since I got into my bed.

What sort of noise could there be?

Is that so?

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

It's inappropriate for you to barge into my room

at night.

And you even brought so many people with you.

I'll leave soon.

But don't worry, Qi.

I'll be guarding you outside your room tonight.

If you see or hear anything,

just call me.

Lian Pian.

Mr. Zhuo, please.

He left.

He's gone.

Qi.

I guess

I'll have to sleep here tonight.

What? You don't want to?

No.

I'm just worried about you.

Lie down.

He came here on His Majesty's orders.

What a great excuse.

Let's not bother about him for now.

Let's think about what we're going to do next.

According to our plan,

once you show up,

Zhuo Wen Yuan will definitely come.

It looks like

our speculation was right.

When the time comes, he'll definitely

mobilize the Prefecture Court's forces to capture me.

The security there will be lowered then.

And he'll use that opportunity to get rid of Yan San Lang.

Do you have a plan?

This is a serious matter.

Don't worry. I have planned everything.

Don't move!

I already had Yan Yan prepare himself in advance.

My Second Uncle has taken San Lang away as well.

Your master will be protecting him. You don't have to worry about him.

As long as Yan San Lang is safe.

When will he wake up?

I'm still counting on him to clear your name.

I don't know.

We can't put all our hope

on him right now.

But we can't just wait and do nothing.

Qi.

What's the matter?

You touched my wound.

Sorry. Are you all right?

I'm fine.

I'll continue.

I guess

all those things that happened back then,

Yu's death,

Xizhao,

and assassination of Yan San Lang in the outskirts of the city,

all of these won't be enough to take down Zhuo Wen Yuan.

We can only try to catch him in the act.

You have the same idea as I do.

We can look into the investigation on the salt route.

If we can find evidence of him selling salt illegally,

we should be able to get him.

But we need to think of a way

to get him to do all of those things again.

We need to find a way

to lower his guard.

Only then will we be able to catch him in the act.

Qi.

Tonight will probably be

the last night I'll be able to spend with you for a while.

Zhuo Wen Yuan didn't notice me tonight.

But I'm sure he'll realize it soon.

Get some rest.

It'll be a long battle.

Sleep now.

(Grand Commandant's Residence)

(Grand Morale)

(Grand Commandant's Residence)

You've worked hard.

Go back and get some rest.

You should go back soon as well.

Let's go, everyone.

(Grand Commandant's Residence)

Young Master.

How did it go?

Unsuccessful.

As per your orders,

our men attempted to assassinate Yan San Lang.

But we were ambushed.

Yan San Lang was replaced by Yan Yan.

But fortunately,

our assassin did not fear death.

He took his own life immediately after he was captured.

We left no traces.

Yan Xiao Lang doesn't have the wits

or the guts to deceive me.

I think

this is still the doing of Yan Yun Zhi.

Our people

searched the entire Bianjing,

but we didn't manage to find Yan Yun Zhi.

Young Master, you guarded the Grand Commandant's Residence overnight,

but you didn't find anything either.

Could it be that he didn't stay in the city?

That's possible too.

Dear, where have you been?

You were not around all night.

What's going on, Jia Yin?

Oh, don't bring it up.

I lost my favorite hairpin.

It's just a hairpin.

You can always buy another one.

That won't do.

That's the only one in the entire city.

You can't buy it anywhere.

If you can't buy it, then search for it.

I've searched all the shops and restaurants

I visited yesterday several times already.

But you still couldn't find it?

There's nothing I can do to find it.

Madam!

We found your hairpin.

Which shop did you find it from?

We found it in your room.

I spent a long time searching my room for it.

How could it possibly have been there?

That's right.

We couldn't find him anywhere.

But he was right under our noses.

Jing Mu.

Get the people.

We'll go to the Grand Commandant's Residence again.

I...

Master.

Official Zhuo is here again.

Why are you here again?

Is there no end to this?

I am right beside my daughter.

Are you still worried

that Yan Yun Zhi will snatch her from my side?

We received a tip-off

that the fugitive, Yan Yun Zhi,

is hiding inside this residence.

What tip-off?

I can't tell you that.

Qi.

Could you not interfere with my duties?

Zhuo Wen Yuan.

I haven't blamed you

for that you barged into my room last night.

Yet, you want to search my residence today.

What exactly are you trying to do?

I'm just here on official business.

Could it be that you have something to hide?

Me?

Something to hide?

All right then.

Search the place!

Search the room!

Search the place!

Official, we didn't find anything.

Nothing.

Leave!

Nothing.

Nothing, Official.

Let's go!

Official,

we've searched the entire residence.

We didn't find anything unusual.

What about Sang Qi's room?

Official, we've searched her room as well.

Are you satisfied now?

Qi...

Don't bother.

Send our guests off!

- Qi!

What's the matter?

Qi?

Qi.

Qi? Qi?

Qi.

♪As our fate intertwined, which life should we pick?♪

♪I'm willing to trade this life for a chance to meet you in every life♪

♪Many woes and sorrows fill my existence♪

♪If persevering♪

♪Makes us fall in love with each other♪

♪That's how I come to this life♪

♪If not letting go of my past♪

♪Becomes my mistake♪

♪Then I shall not make that mistake♪

♪This beautiful story♪

♪Is like the way I look when I make up my mind♪

♪But my heart changed its mind♪

♪At the dawn♪

♪What an unexpected love♪

♪And so I wrote my words with joy♪

♪I have accepted this life I reincarnated in♪

♪May this budding romance♪

♪Develop into something unforgettable♪

♪May this budding romance♪

♪Develop into something unforgettable♪